Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MANSTON ROAD, DT10 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSTON ROAD, DT10 1AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 89% owned. DT10 1AG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £398k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

home £398,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT10 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Manston Road, 0.2km from Rixon in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Sturminster Newton ward and the North Dorset constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT10, DT10 1AG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, up 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT10 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00103697 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT10 1AG. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 398,500

4 sales · Mean £ 413,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT10 1AG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Yewstock School

Outstanding160 pupils0.6 km
S

Sturminster Newton High School

Good600 pupils0.9 km
P

William Barnes Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Comins Tea House0.9 km
  • Harts Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Poets Corner Cafe0.7 km
  • Bank House Brasserie0.8 km
  • Café Connect0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clock House Pizza0.9 km
  • Sturminster Fish Bar0.9 km
  • IS SHIN Chinese and Japanese Hot Food0.8 km
  • Town House Dragon0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Eco Market0.7 km
  • Bulmag Ltd0.7 km
  • Chocolate Arthouse0.3 km
  • Oxfords Bakery0.7 km
  • Root and Vine0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • White Hart Alehouse0.8 km
  • Sturminster Newton United Football Club0.6 km
  • The Swan Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Southern Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Templecombe11.7 km
  • Gillingham (Dorset)11.8 km
  • Sherborne15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Alder Close0.0 km
  • Alder Close0.0 km
  • Friars Moor0.2 km
  • Friars Moor0.2 km
  • Manston Road0.3 km